AIUB becomes first Asian university to be featured in IAU-SOS Spotlight

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) has earned a remarkable international recognition by being the first Asian university to be featured in the prestigious Spotlight segment jointly initiated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) and Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK).

This Spotlight is part of the ongoing Responsible Futures International (RFI) 2024/25 programme, which aims to highlight institutions that are actively embedding sustainability, climate justice, and ethical practices into the core of higher education, according to a media release. 

A key highlight of AIUB’s feature was the impactful work of the AIUB Social Welfare Club – Shomoy (ASC).

Since its founding in 2009, under the guidance of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), Shomoy has continuously served as a beacon of community service, particularly among underprivileged populations in Bangladesh, the release says. 

The IAU-SOS spotlight showcased their flagship initiatives including: “Oder Eid, Amader Khushi” – an annual Eid campaign that provides clothing, food, and joy to underprivileged children; Winter Clothing Drive – distributing warm clothes to those in need during winter; Relief Efforts during floods and other emergencies; Education and Awareness Programmes on social issues such as hygiene, mental health, and environmental care.

These initiatives reflect how AIUB encourages its students to grow not just as learners, but as compassionate individuals who genuinely care about the world around them, the release adds.